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  • An international family-owned business with a passion for sensor technology, encoders, measuring instruments and components for automated image processing

    Our standards – your benefits.

    • Passion coupled with expertise – both have made us a sensor pioneer and technology leader
    • Our range of services is hard to beat – we have the right product, developed by our own team, for every task
    • Inspiring through innovation – a challenge Baumer employees take on every day
    • Reliability, precision and quality – our customers’ requirements are what drives us
    • Partnership from the start – together with our customers we develop suitable solutions
    • Always a step ahead – thanks to our production depth, our flexibility and our delivery reliability
    • Available worldwide – Baumer is Baumer everywhere
Product Portfolio
  • Object detection

  • Sensors, proximity switches and light barriers for object and position detection.
      • Inductive proximity switches

        • Non-contact detection of metal objects
        • Monitoring presence, movement and position
        • Very small sensors with all integrated processing electronics
        • Small-sized sensors with large sensing distance
      • Light barriers and light sensors

        • Smart & Small – top performance in smallest designs
        • Large portfolio
        • Easy to set up with teach-in function
        • Laser sensors for detection tasks in the 0.01 mm range
      • Fiber optic sensors and fiber optic cables

        • Large selection of sensing heads
        • Plastic and glass fiber optics
        • Fiber optic amplifiers in different versions
        • Detecting filling levels or leaks
      • Capacitive sensors

        • Non-contact detection of liquid as well as solid objects
        • Absolutely reliable even when interfered by ambient conditions
        • High switching distance up to 30 mm even through non-metallic walls
      • Ultrasonic sensors

        • Outstanding fast, small and sturdy in one
        • Unaffected by object's brilliance, color or transparency
        • Immune to dust, moisture or ambient light
      • Magnetic and cylinder sensors

        • Large sensing distance up to 60 mm also through metal walls
        • Maintenance-free and robust – ideal for outdoor applications
        • Fast response time ensures reliable detection
      • Precision mechanical switches My-Com

        • Repeat accuracy of 1 micrometer
        • Compact design for very confined installation environment
        • Mechanical (NC) and electrical (NO) output circuit
      • Edge measurement and detection

        • Web edge measurement independent of radial runout
        • Edge detection with wide measuring range
        • Measurement of edge postions and object widths
        • Copy counter
      • Light-band sensors

        • Homogeneous, parallel light beams
        • Measurement of fast moving objects
        • Aluminum housing
        • Switching version for detection of small objects
        • Measuring range up to 24 mm
      • Label sensors

        • Reliable detection of a wide variety of labels and carrier materials
        • Precise positioning of labels even at high conveyor speeds
        • Photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors
        • Auto-teach function
        • IO-Link
      • Accessories sensors

        • Cables and adapters
        • Mounting accessories
        • Peripherals
        • Reflectors
        • Lenses / apertures / glass covers
    • Distance measurement

    • Sensors for detecting distances and distance information from the µm range to over 40 m.
        • Optical distance sensors

          • Extensive portfolio of laser and LED distance sensors
          • Miniature sensors for use in cramped spaces
          • Long ranges of up to 13 meters
          • Reliable even on very rough or shiny surfaces
        • Precise ultrasonic distance sensors

          • Small and light designs
          • Measurements in very small containers or openings
          • Large measuring ranges up to 6000 mm
          • Sturdy sensors for demanding environments
        • Radar sensors

          • Smallest radar sensor on the market (M30 housing)
          • Focused beam path
          • Measuring range up to 40 m
          • Unaffected by environmental conditions and soiling
        • Inductive distance sensors – AlphaProx

          • Comprehensive portfolio
          • Measuring accuracy down to the nanometer range
          • Compact sensors with completely integrated evaluation electronics
          • Calibrated for minimum production lot variations
        • Linear magnetic encoders

          • MIL10
          • Non-contact, wearfree magnetic sensing technology
          • Impervious to soiling and resistant against vibration
          • Extended life span thanks to robustness and durability in extreme conditions
          • Maximized machine and system uptime
        • Measuring wheel encoders

          • MA20 / MR / EIL580P
          • Programmable incremental encoders used in conjunction with measuring wheels
          • Particularly easy acquisition of position and speed with high flexibility
          • Perfect for ink jet and laser printing applications thanks to precise optical sensing
        • Cable transducers

          • High linearity throughout the entire measuring range
          • Measuring length up to 50 m
          • High quality and extremely durable designs
          • OEM and retrofit
        • Accessories sensors

          • Cables and adapters
          • Mounting accessories
          • Peripherals
          • Reflectors
          • Lenses / apertures / glass covers
      • Smart Vision Sensors

      • Smart vision simpler than ever before

        Simple handling and implementation make our smart vision sensors a smart solution for you. For example, parameterization of the new smart profile sensors takes only a few minutes via an intuitive web interface. Featuring an extensive set of integrated measurement functions, they support efficient inline or offline tests without detailed image processing expertise. With the robot-compatible VeriSens vision sensors, the image-based control of collaborating robots from Universal Robots is easier than ever before. This gives you quick and easy access to vision-guided robotics applications.

          • Smart 2D profile sensors

            • Smart measurement toolbox
            • Web interface for easy parametrization
            • Precise up to 5 micron resolution
            • Smart connected - IO-Link / Ethernet / and much more.
            • 10 models for a wide range of objects
          • VeriSens vision sensors

            • Image-based quality control with a single sensor incl. text and code reading
            • Automatic object alignment
            • 23 powerful feature checks for various inspection tasks
            • Configured within a few minutes thanks to VeriSens Application Suite
            • Digital inputs and outputs as well as Industrial Ethernet
          • Easy control of Universal robots

            •  Vision Guided Robotics effectively implemented
            •  Flexible application solutions with 21 different feature checks
            •  Fast installation with automated calibration
            •  Only two new commands (nodes) for easy programming of the robot
        • Industrial cameras / image processing

        • Modern image processing faces the challenge of successfully completing complex inspection tasks at top speed. Choosing to use Baumer vision components is the most important step on the way to a reliable solution.

          Our high-performance product portfolio – from cameras to vision sensors – with sensor resolution from VGA up to 65 megapixel, always offer exactly the right components for a wide range of applications.

          With our VeriSens vision sensors, complex process control tasks can be managed by utilizing image processing technology without a PC. Thanks to the intuitive configuration interface of the vision sensor integration is both easy and rapid.

          Baumer cameras with CMOS sensors are the core of high-performance image processing solutions. Your investment in process automation is ensured – whether your goal is maximum speed or precise attention to detail. The portfolio contains robust industrial cameras providing up to 1622 frames/s or resolutions up to 65 megapixel.

            • Industrial cameras

              • Up to 65 Megapixel and 1622 fps
              • CMOS sensors with global and rolling shutter
              • GigE Vision, USB3 Vision and Camera Link interface
            • Software

              • Homogeneous, parallel light beams
              • Measurement of fast moving objects
              • Aluminum housing
              • Switching version for detection of small objects
              • Measuring range up to 24 mm
            • Starterkits

              • Edge detection, width and center measurement
              • Measuring field size up to 875 mm
              • Precise detection of thin and transparent objects
            • Tools

              • Frame Rate Calculator
              • Lens selector
              • Camera selector
              • VeriSens selector
            • Custom cameras

              • Modification of standard products
              • Tailor-made OEM imaging solutions
              • Embedded vision development
              • Software and system integration
            • Accessories image processing

              • Mountings, cables, power supplies
              • Lenses, filter, illuminations
              • PCIe interface cards
              • Network components
            • VeriSens vision sensors

              • Image-based quality control
              • Text reader (OCR/OCV)
              • Code reader (1D/2D)
              • Industrial Ethernet
          • Identification

          • Our stationary, camera-based 1D/2D code readers reliably detect almost any type of code such as barcodes (1D codes like EAN/GTIN), matrix codes (2D codes like DataMatrix), direct part marking (DPM) or dot-peened codes. In addition to well-known 1D and 2D codes, VeriSens ID code readers also read numbers, characters and symbols of any font, including dot matrix (OCR/OCV).

            Our code readers are deployed in many varied industries and applications, such as intra-logistics, assembly technology or the food industry.

              • Multicode Reader IDC200

                • Up to 40 frames per second, several codes in parallel
                • Reliable even in the presence of reflections, etc.
                • Compact housing and smart mounting accessories
                • Auto setup and web interface
              • Text reader (OCR/OCV) with code reading function

                • Image-based inspection of plain text and 1D/2D codes
                • Industry-suited IP 67 metal housing
                • Integrated illumination and lenses
                • TCP/UDP (Ethernet), RS485, PROFINET, or Ethernet/IP
              • Starterkits

                • Edge detection, width and center measurement
                • Measuring field size up to 875 mm
                • Precise detection of thin and transparent objects
              • Accessories image processing

                • Mountings, cables, power supplies
                • Lenses, filter, illuminations
                • PCIe interface cards
                • Network components
            • Rotary encoders / angle sensors

            • Measuring and monitoring of rotary speed and rotary shaft positions at machines, installations and electrical drives
                • Industrial encoders absolute

                  • Magnetic or optical sensing
                  • Always the best technology for your application
                  • All relevant signal interfaces & shaft versions
                  • Wide and convenient selection
                  • Compact designs 28 … 58 mm
                  • Time- & space-saving installation
                • Incremental industrial encoders

                  • Compact in size
                  • Robust and modular design
                  • From 24 mm design on to 85 mm hollow shaft diameter
                  • Precise optical or robust magnetic sensing
                  • All common installation options, HTL, TTL and SinCos output signals
                • Bearingless encoders

                  • Wearfree magnetic sensing technology
                  • Space-saving short mounting depth
                  • Reliable especially in most demanding environments
                  • Incremental and absolute variants
                • Encoders for synchronous motors

                  • Precise optical sensing – for optimal signal and control quality in your application
                  • Compact designs of 36 mm minimum save space in installation
                  • High-performance digital interface
                • Absolute HeavyDuty encoders

                  • Highly robust HeavyDuty mechanics and innovative technology
                  • Precise, optical or magnetic scanning
                  • Extensive interface portfolio and additional incremental signals
                  • Maintenance-free, energy harvesting HeavyDuty revolution counter – without battery, without gearbox
                • Incremental HeavyDuty encoders

                  • Unrivalled service life and reliability – the original Hübner Berlin
                  • Proven HeavyDuty design with double-sided bearing setup
                  • Precise speed signals for improved process control and process quality
                  • Minimizing time and cost-intensive downtime
                  • Benefit from more than 60 years of experience of the world market leader
                • HeavyDuty tacho generators / resolvers

                  • Unrivalled service life and reliability - the original LongLife from Hübner Berlin
                  • Proven HeavyDuty design with bearings at both ends
                  • LongLife commutator with silver track for consistently low contact resistance
                  • Specific brush design for wearfree and longlife performance
                  • Ideal in extreme climate and ambient conditions
                • HeavyDuty speed switches / speed monitors

                  • Unrivalled longevity and reliability – the original by Hübner Berlin
                  • Proven, robust HeavyDuty design with bearings at both shaft ends
                  • Mechanical speed switches, electronic and digital speed monitors
                  • Standalone device or encoder combination, encoder-integrated or for cabinet installation
                  • Switching speed as factory default or user-configurable by PC software
                • HeavyDuty combinations

                  • Several different signals for control evaluation generated at one common shaft
                  • Unrivalled service life and reliability – the original by Hübner Berlin
                  • Proven HeavyDuty design with bearings at both shaft ends
                  • Ideal properties for tasks in drive control
                  • Space-saving design and high torsional stiffness
                • Real-time Ethernet encoders

                  • PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA (upon request)
                  • Future-proof for industry 4.0 and IIoT
                  • High-precision control of the machine in real time
                  • Operating modes and data provision according to requirements
                • Programmable incremental encoders

                  • Pulse number, output stage HTL / TTL, pulse sequence and zero pulse programmable
                  • For end users, wholesalers and system integrators
                  • For varied and multi-faceted applications
                  • Cutting down on product variants, downtime, maintenance and inventory cost
                • Functional safety certified encoders

                  • Protection of human and machine in drive technology, machines and plants
                  • Certified encoders fulfill the demanding functional safety requirements of DIN 61508 and EN ISO 13849
                  • Motion control and positioning with ultimate reliability and safety
                • Rotary encoders for offshore and marine applications

                  • High tightness and corrosion resistance in adverse conditions on deck
                  • Designed for a long service life and extended maintenance intervals 
                  • Variations with DNV-GL approval for offshore and marine applications
                  • Rotary encoder solutions for every type of mounting
                • Accessories

                  • Hollow shaft / solid shaft encoder mounting
                  • Cables / connectors
                  • Signal processing
                  • Programming / diagnostics tools
                  • Motor grounding devices
                  • Measuring wheels
              • Inclination / acceleration sensors

                  • Inclination sensors - GIM140R / GIM500R

                    • Angle and rotation measurement, particularly where hardly accessible
                    • Improved safety, for example at cranes
                    • Robust, encapsulated housing with high IP rating
                    • For durable use in harsh environment
                  • Dynamic inclination sensors - GIM700DR

                    • Precise position measurement with gyroscope-based motion compensation
                    • High signal quality and quick response time 
                    • Robust, compact design for the harshest ambient conditions
                    • Uniaxial and biaxial inclination measurement
                  • Vibration / acceleration sensors - GAM900/GAM900S

                    • Reliable detection of acceleration, vibration and shock levels at machines and facilities
                    • Transmission of the measured acceleration values to master controller via CANopen or analog interface
                    • Simple integration of the redundant relay contacts directly into the safety circuit 
                    • Redundant relay output will trip once the factory default limit has been exceeded
                    • Fast implementation of functionally safe applications up to SIL2 / PLd
                • Process sensors

                • Automation of process technology with transmitters, sensors and measuring equipment for the parameters of pressure, temperature, fill level, flow and conductivity of gaseous, liquid, paste-like and granular media.
                    • Level sensors

                      • Point level detection and continuous level measurement in fluids and bulk media
                      • For hygienic and industrial applications
                      • Reliable sensor solutions for high process reliability
                      • All standard process connections
                    • Pressure measurement

                      • Pressure sensors, pressure transmitters and pressure switches
                      • Optimum technology for every application
                      • Relative pressure, absolute pressure and vacuum measurement
                      • Broad portfolio of process connections and adapters
                      • ATEX approvals for potentially explosive atmospheres
                    • Temperature measurement

                      • Wide range of measuring technologies and Pt100-classes
                      • Selectable output signal
                      • Diverse process connections, adapters and accessories
                    • Flow measurement

                      • Flow measurement for hygienic and industrial applications
                      • For aqueous media in closed systems
                      • IO-Link interface
                      • Various process connections and probe lengths
                    • Liquid analysis

                      • Reliable sensors for conductivity measurements and detection of air and gas bubbles
                      • Fast and precise measured values for optimum use of resources
                      • Future-proof thanks to digital IO-Link interface
                    • CombiView DFON touch display

                      • Standardized display concept for all technologies: pressure, fill level, temperature, analysis and flow
                      • Configurable visual display of measured values
                      • Easy sensor adjustment straight on site
                    • Accessories process sensors

                      • Cables/Connectors
                      • Process connections and adapters
                      • Interfaces
                  • Force sensors and strain sensors

                  • Force and strain measurement in machines, installations and tools.
                      • Force sensors

                        • Force measurement easily accomplished
                        • Intelligently designed portfolio for a range of forces and installation options
                        • For harsh industrial environments
                        • Durable for cyclical loads in the entire nominal force range
                      • Strain sensors

                        • The clever alternative to force sensors when it comes to measurement of high forces
                        • One sensor for several force ranges
                        • Quick and easy implementation in existing machines and facilities
                      • Measuring amplifiers

                        • The measurement electronics for measuring forces
                        • 3 versions: IO-Link version along with versions with current or voltage output and IO-Link
                        • Easy parameterization
                      • Customised solutions

                        • Force measurement to over 1000 kN
                        • Your partner from the development stage to spare part service
                        • Force measurement optimally integrated in your application
                        • Professional project management
                        • Security of investment thanks to long-term product availability
                      • Cavity pressure sensors

                        • Quality monitoring in the injection process
                        • Improved component quality
                        • Pluggable version for more flexibility
                        • Any standard type available
                      • Strain measurement in holes

                        • Cost-effective force measurement using strain probes
                        • For permanent installations in tiebars of injection molding and die-casting machines
                        • Robust and maintenance-free
                        • Suitable for harsh industrial applications
                    • Format adjustment

                    • Display and adjustment of position of stops and formats in machines and systems
                        • NM170

                          • Two-line backlit LCD display
                          • Through hollow shaft ø25 mm
                          • Interface: CANopen®
                          • 2 x M12 connector, male/female, 5-pin
                          • Singleturn resolution: 2304 steps ​
                          • Multiturn resolution: 4096 / 12-bit
                          • Protection class IP 55
                        • NM172

                          • Two-line backlit LCD display
                          • Through hollow shaft ø25 mm
                          • Interface: CANopen®
                          • 2 x M12 connector, male/female, 5-pin;
                            1 x connector M16, female, 12-pin
                          • Singleturn resolution: 2304 steps ​
                          • Multiturn resolution: 4096 / 12-bit
                          • Protection IP 55
                          • Suitable for connecting DC motors with 4 24 V control inputs (anticlockwise, clockwise, low speed ≤4 rpm, high speed ≤100 rpm)
                        • NM174

                          • Two-line backlit LCD display
                          • Through hollow shaft ø25 mm
                          • Interface: CANopen®
                          • 2 x M12 connector, male/female, 5-pin;
                            1 x connector M16, female, 12-pin;
                            1 x flange connector M12, female, 8-pin
                          • Protection IP 55
                          • Connection for external absolute multiturn encoder with SSI interface
                          • Suitable for connecting DC motors with 4 24 V control inputs (anticlockwise, clockwise, low speed ≤4 rpm, high speed ≤100 rpm)
                      • Counters / displays

                      • Acquisition, display and control of process data and measured values such as unit numbers, times, rotational speeds and positions.
                          • Displays

                            • Measuring, monitoring, calculating and controlling various measured values
                            • Support for standard signals, speeds, temperatures, resistance and strain gauges
                            • Control of switch and analog outputs
                            • Wide range of application options by combining with sensors and encoders
                          • Totalizers

                            • Detecting strokes, lengths and revolutions
                            • Calculating and displaying quantities, volumes and impulses
                            • Comparing values, determining differences, calculating ratios, outputting control variables
                            • Wide range of application options by combining with sensors and encoders
                          • Time counters and hour counters

                            • For all time-controlled processes
                            • For machinery in production areas and for mobile stand-alone devices
                            • With preselection and control outputs 
                          • Preselection counters

                            • Comparing values and identifying differences
                            • Activating outputs for process control
                            • Communication with higher-level controls
                          • Accessories for counters and displays

                            • Quick access to the appropriate accessories for counters and displays
                            • Easy installation
                            • Protection against dust and moisture
                        • Accessories

                        • Always the right accessory for your sensor and your application.
                            • Accessories rotary encoders / angle sensor

                              • Quick access to the appropriate accessories for rotary encoders and their application
                              • Facilitates installation considerably and significantly reduces commissioning time
                              • Enables full functionality, high precision and long service life
                            • Accessories counters / displays

                              • Quick access to the appropriate accessories for counters / displays
                              • Facilitate the installation
                              • Protect against dust and moisture
                            • Accessories sensors

                              • Cables and adapters
                              • Mounting accessories
                              • Peripherals
                              • Reflectors
                              • Lenses / apertures / glass covers
                            • Accessories process sensors

                              • Cables/Connectors
                              • Process connections and adapters
                              • Interfaces
                            • Accessories image processing

                              • Mountings, cables, power supplies
                              • Lenses, filter, illuminations
                              • PCIe interface cards
                              • Network components
                            • Cable/connectivity

                              • The suitable connection option for every sensor
                              • From standard to special cable solutions
                              • Cable and IO-Link master for easy sensor connection
                              • Connectivity in the field, control cabinet, wireless or for USB
                          • Cable/connectivity

                              • Cables and plugs

                                • The matching connection option for every sensor
                                • From standard cables to special solutions
                                • Various application areas and certifications, e.g., for cable carriers, food, etc.​
                                • Great variety of versions for your requirement
                              • IO-Link Master

                                • IO-Link master for engineering, field use or control cabinet
                                • For connection to PROFINET or to the Baumer Sensor Suite
                                • More interfaces via Modbus TCP and OPC UA
                                • User-convenient parameterization via web interface
                                • Simplified sensor replacement thanks to the parameter server function
                              • Baumer Sensor Suite

                                • Evaluation, parameterization and use of smart sensor solutions with IO-Link
                                • Understanding and exploiting the full potential of IO-Link devices
                                • Visualization of functions from different sensor manufacturers
                                • Easy-to-use PC software with clear design and helpful additional information
                              • USB-C CAN Adapter

                                • Fast connection of CANopen devices to a PC
                                • Power supply via USB-C and switchable termination resistor
                                • Easy parametrization and testing with Baumer Sensor Suite